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PROFILE: Transfers following two honor-filled seasons at Northern Essex Community College • Above average hitter with good bat control, mostly always puts the ball in play • Majoring in criminal justice.
AS A JUNIOR: Batted .294 over 41 starts with 26 runs and 11 RBI • Ranked among the NE-10 leaders in walks (6th, 25) and assists (11th, 123) • Named to the NE-10 Weekly Honor Roll twice • Highlights include a 3-for-5 effort with two RBI, two runs and a walk in a 15-6 win over Mercy College • Also scored a run in five or more consecutive games twice during the season.
NEWBURYPORT H.S.: Three-year player at Newburyport H.S. for coach Bill Pettingell • Two-time Cape Ann league all-star • Helped lead the Clippers to Cape Ann League title in 2007 and 2008 • Also a two-time CAL all-star in ice hockey • Captained the hockey team as a junior and senior • Also a member of the golf team, named captain as a senior.
NORTHERN ESSEX CC: 2007 NJCAA New England Region Third Team • 2008 NJCAA New England Region First Team • Committed only two errors in his sophomore season.
PERSONAL: Youngest of two children of Tim Leary of Newburyport, MA, and Kathy Leary of Newburyport, MA • Nicknamed "J.T." • Lists Boston Red Sox and Bruins as favorite professional teams • Favorite sports figures include Manny Ramirez and Cam Neely.
